Month: April 2025

Boise State Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson speaks to the media at Arizona Ballroom at Camelback Inn on Dec. 29, 2024, ahead of their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Report: Boise State’s Spencer Danielson gets 5-year deal

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Boise State coach Spencer Danielson finalized a new five-year, $11 million contract after leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoff last season, ESPN reported Tuesday.

The average annual value of $2.2 million reportedly doubles the salary Danielson earned in his first full season running the program in 2024.

Danielson, 36, guided the Broncos to a Mountain West Conference title and finished 12-2 following a 31-14 loss in the CFP to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. He was named the MWC Coach of the Year.

Danielson is 15-3 overall, including his tenure as Boise State’s interim coach in late 2023 following the firing of Andy Avalos after a 5-5 start that season.

His new deal will start at $2 million per year and increase by $100,000 each year during the five-year term. The only Mountain West coach who earns more annually is UNLV’s Dan Mullen at $3.5 million for 2025.

Danielson has been coaching at Boise State since 2017 when he arrived as a graduate assistant. He served as the defensive coordinator from 2021-23.

–Field Level Media

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) looks on in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Reports: 49ers’ George Kittle agrees to 4-year extension

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San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has agreed to terms on a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension — according to multiple reports — making him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.

Forty million dollars of that contract reportedly is guaranteed for Kittle, who now is under contract with San Francisco through the 2029 season. He was entering the final season of a deal he signed in 2020.

Bussin’ With The Boys first reported the news on Kittle, whose $19.1 million-per-season contract leapfrogs Arizona Cardinals star Trey McBride ($19 million per season) as the league’s top deal for a tight end.

With Kittle now under contract, the 49ers likely will pivot to finishing a new deal with quarterback Brock Purdy.

Kittle, 31, posted his fourth career 1,000-yard receiving season in 2024, catching 78 passes for 1,106 yards and eight scores in 15 games.

The two-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection has 538 receptions for 7,380 yards and 45 touchdowns in 113 games (105 starts) since San Francisco drafted him in the fifth round out of Iowa in 2017.

Purdy, 25, is heading into the final season of his rookie contract and is looking for a long-term extension as the franchise quarterback. His salary cap hit for 2025 is $5.37 million.

The last player picked in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy has a 23-13 record as a starter while completing 67.5 percent of his passes for 9,518 yards and 64 TDs, with 27 interceptions.

–Field Level Media

Nov 19, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants safety Isaiah Simmons (19) celebrates while scoring a touchdown on an interception of Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) in the final minute during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Reports: LB/S Isaiah Simmons signs with Packers

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With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the Green Bay Packers signed free agent linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons to a one-year contract on Monday, according to multiple reports.

Simmons reportedly visited the Packers two weeks ago. On Sunday, Simmons posted a mouse trap with a piece of cheese on social media.

A first-round pick (No. 8 overall) of the Arizona Cardinals in 2020, Simmons spent the previous two seasons with the New York Giants.

Simmons, who has never missed a game in his five NFL seasons, started just once in 2024 and played in only 17 percent of the Giants’ defensive snaps, recording 21 tackles with one forced fumble.

In 2023, New York moved Simmons from linebacker, where he played in Arizona, to safety. He started four games and appeared in one-third of the defensive snaps.

He started 37 games in three years with the Cardinals but was dealt to the Giants for a seventh-round draft pick in August 2023.

In 84 career games, Simmons has 329 tackles with 8.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, nine forced fumbles and five interceptions.

–Field Level Media

Philadelphia EaglesÕ head coach Nick Sirianni, left, and offensive tackle Lane Johnson stand next to President Donald Trump as he honors the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles at The White House in Washington D.C., on April 28, 2025.

Several notable Eagles skip White House visit; Trump honors ‘incredible’ team

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Unlike the last time they won the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their championship.

But, still, less than half the team showed up.

Philadelphia earned the invitation to the White House by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22.

It was optional for Eagles players and staffers to attend. According to All City PHLY, 32 Eagles attended Monday’s ceremony with President Donald Trump. Among the notable players missing, according to media reports, were quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts — who it was confirmed by White House officials had a “scheduling conflict” — wide receivers AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, linebacker Zach Baun, defensive ends Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

Running back Saquon Barkley was there and golfed with Trump the previous day. He tried to fend off criticism on social media, posting “lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT. Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago … and look forward to finishing my round with Trump! Now ya get out of my mentions with all this politics and have (an) amazing day.”

Head coach Nick Sirianni and right tackle Lane Johnson led Trump to the stage with Dom DiSandro, the team’s senior adviser to the general manager/chief security officer/director of gameday coaching operations, speaking first, followed by safety Reed Blankenship, Johnson, Sirianni and owner Jeffrey Lurie.

Trump praised Hurts, saying he’s a “terrific guy and terrific player” and noted the “Eagles have turned out to be an incredible team, an incredible group.”

The Eagles were just the second NFL team to visit the White House with Trump as president, the other being New England in 2017. Philadelphia won the Super Bowl the next season but after the vast majority of players indicated they wouldn’t attend, Trump rescinded the invitation to the team.

“Today, the Eagles were honored to participate in the long-standing tradition of visiting the White House to celebrate our victory in Super Bowl LIX,” Lurie said in a statement. “We are grateful for the hospitality we were extended and appreciate the opportunity to celebrate this special team alongside hundreds of fans that joined us on the South Lawn.”

The team also visited Arlington National Cemetery.

“Our time in our nation’s capital served as a great reminder of the core values that brought our team so close together — sacrifice, selflessness and discipline,” Lurie said.

–Field Level Media

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) reaches for an incomplete pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Report: WR Diontae Johnson joins Browns on 1-year deal

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Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson is set to play for his third AFC North team, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, ESPN reported on Monday.

Johnson, 28, had an official visit with the Browns earlier on Monday. The six-year veteran split the 2024 season with the Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.

Traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March, Johnson got off to a strong start with 30 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games. However, he was traded to the Ravens along with a 2025 sixth-round selection in exchange for Baltimore’s fifth-round pick in this year’s draft.

Johnson didn’t make an impact with the Ravens, catching one pass for six yards in four games. He also was suspended for one game for refusing to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1.

Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Texans and appeared in one regular-season game, finishing with two catches for 12 yards. Playing just 15 snaps in a wild-card playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers, he caught his only target for 12 yards and was subsequently waived.

His odd season continued when the Ravens claimed him off waivers on Jan. 15, the day after the Texans dropped him. Depending on the contract Johnson signs as an unrestricted free agent, Baltimore has a chance at landing a compensatory pick in next year’s draft.

In six seasons, the 2019 third-round pick of the Steelers and 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 424 career receptions for 4,738 yards and 28 TDs in 89 regular-season games (75 starts) for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers, Ravens and Texans.

–Field Level Media

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (7) practices before Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Reports: Browns won’t exercise QB Kenny Pickett’s option

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Entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract, quarterback Kenny Pickett won’t have his fifth-year club option picked up by the Cleveland Browns, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.

Pickett, 26, who will make $2.623 million this coming season, is set to compete with veteran Joe Flacco and 2025 draft picks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, with Deshaun Watson out indefinitely with a right Achilles tendon injury.

Pickett’s fifth-year club option would be worth $22.117 million, per Cleveland.com.

A first-round pick (20th overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles last March and spent the season as Jalen Hurts’ backup. In five games (one start), Pickett completed 25 of 42 passes (59.5 percent) for 291 yards, two TDs and one interception.

In three seasons with the Steelers (2022-23) and Eagles, Pickett has 471 completions in 755 attempts (62.4 percent) for 4,765 yards, 15 TDs and 14 interceptions. He went 14-10 as a starter with Pittsburgh, then won his lone start of 2024 in place of an injured Hurts en route to a Super Bowl championship.

–Field Level Media

Nov 16, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Dino Tomlin (13) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

WR Dino Tomlin, son of Steelers coach, invited to Bucs’ rookie minicamp

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers invited wide receiver Dino Tomlin, an undrafted free agent out of Boston College, to rookie minicamp in May, according to multiple reports on Monday.

DIno Tomlin is the son of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

At 5-foot-11, 188 pounds, Dino Tomlin began his college career at Maryland, where he played 16 games from 2019-21. He caught three passes for 19 yards and mostly played on special teams.

He played in 35 games (five starts) in three seasons at Boston College (2022-24), totaling 37 receptions for 533 yards, a 13.8 average per catch and no scores. He played in 10 games (one start) as a graduate student in 2024 and made three catches for 40 yards.

–Field Level Media

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders helmet sits on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Commanders, D.C. reach $3.7B agreement to build stadium

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The Washington Commanders have reached a $3.7 billion deal with the District of Columbia to build a roofed, 65,000-seat stadium in the nation’s capital.

Commanders owner Josh Harris and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday announced the development project, with the NFL team committed to financing at least $2.7 billion and D.C. paying $500 million for infrastructure toward the stadium.

The use of taxpayer money must be approved by the D.C. City Council.

The site is about 177 acres, which includes the team’s former home, RFK Stadium, for 35 seasons from 1961-96. The franchise moved in 1997 to what is now called Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. The team’s lease runs through 2027 and can be extended pending a move.

Harris has targeted the new stadium to open by 2030.

The ownership group had considered options in Maryland and Northern Virginia, where the Commanders’ training facility is based. Harris said at Monday’s press conference that the team will be “coming home” to D.C.

“Now we want to bring the Commanders home with a new RFK that our fans will love, our opponents will fear,” he said. “It will be loud. We want to make it about football but also about the city and the community. And we want to host the biggest and best events in the world.

“When our ownership group started on this journey two years ago, we laid out three clear priorities,” he continued. “Build a championship-caliber team, improve fan experience and make a positive impact on this community. Today’s announcement is a key part of that vision. Let’s come home.”

Harris called it the largest single private investment in D.C.’s history.

“This project is about so much more than building a stadium,” he said. “It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a catalyst for long-term, transformational economic growth here in D.C. That means thousands of new jobs, billions of new tax revenue, thousands of new homes, partnerships with local businesses and the creation of about 90 acres of mixed-use development for our community. And you know what? The city of Washington and the DMV deserve it.”

The D.C. government will use the Sports Facilities Fee for its $500 million investment, not requiring cuts to its operating budget, according to the city. Developing parking will be financed through a $175 million revenue bond fund by in-stadium activity once it is operating.

Taxpayers could be funding more than $1 billion when including parking facilities, recreation and water and electric infrastructure.

The entire campus is projected to create as many as 6,000 housing units, including at least 30 percent affordable housing, according to a news release. The plan also includes development for retail, restaurants, entertainment, hotels and expanded recreation facilities, including an $89 million SportsPlex.

“What our deal with the Washington Commanders provides is the fastest and surest route to developing the RFK campus,” Bowser said at the news conference. “And not just delivering sports and entertainment, but delivering housing, jobs, recreation and economic development.

“We will be able to deliver thousands of homes here,” she continued. “It will deliver a world-class, community-focused sportsplex for our kids. It will create park space and build out riverfront and trails. It’s about creating jobs for D.C. residents and revenue that will support what all of our city needs.”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he has fond memories of growing up in Washington, D.C., and going to games at RFK Stadium.

“We are grateful for Josh Harris’ vision and determination and the leadership of Mayor Bowser in moving this transformational project forward,” Goodell said in a news release. “This world-class stadium will not only be an exciting site for NFL games and events in an iconic location but it will also be a community asset and an economic driver.”

–Field Level Media

Nov 9, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) passes against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Shedeur Sanders’ odds of being Browns’ QB1 higher than Dillon Gabriel’s

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Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said drafting two quarterbacks “wasn’t necessarily the plan” entering last weekend, but he generated the most compelling QB battle ahead of the 2025 season by doing exactly that.

The Browns accepted the intense spotlight that came with selecting Colorado’s record-setting quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. That was 50 picks after making Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel the fifth quarterback off the board in the third round.

The rookies joined a crowded depth chart alongside veterans Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Deshaun Watson.

Watson is in the equation by name only. He’s expected to miss the 2025 season following a second Achilles injury, and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam recently acknowledged Watson’s acquisition three years ago as a “big swing and miss.”

So out of the four remaining quarterbacks, which one is best positioned to be under center when Cleveland kicks off its 2025 regular season?

DraftKings installed Pickett as the -110 favorite. The former first-round pick by Pittsburgh was acquired from Philadelphia earlier this offseason. He has 25 career starts, including one last year, and is still only 26 years old.

That’s 14 years younger than Joe Flacco, who was signed a few weeks before the draft as somewhat of an insurance policy. He played last season in Indianapolis after coming off his couch to guide Cleveland to the playoffs in the 2023 season.

However, Flacco was installed as a +1500 longshot to open Week 1 as the Browns’ starter following the draft.

Of more intrigue is that the sportsbook is offering far shorter odds on Sanders (+175) than Gabriel (+475) to start the opener.

Both enter the NFL with a wealth of experience at the college level.

Sanders, 23, was the sixth quarterback off the board despite being named a second-team All-American last season. He also had his jersey retired — someone controversially — by Colorado after finishing his college career by completing 70.1 percent of his passes for 14,347 yards, 134 touchdowns and just 27 interceptions in 50 games at Jackson State and Colorado.

Gabriel, who is a year older at 24, led Oregon to the College Football Playoffs last year after his own statistically packed time at Oklahoma. In all, he left college with 18,722 passing yards and an FBS/Division I-A record 155 touchdowns across six seasons with UCF (three), Oklahoma (two) and Oregon.

But the Browns did think enough of Sanders to trade the 166th and 192nd overall picks to move up to halt his unexpected freefall with the 144th pick.

How Cleveland establishes the pecking order — and the plan — for its quarterback competition entering training camp promises to be one of the offseason’s juiciest storylines.

“Obviously, you may not divide (training camp reps) 25, 25, 25, 25, but we feel really confident that we’ll have a plan that is fair to each player and fair to the team as well,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said.

–Field Level Media

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws against the Vanderbilt Commodores during pregame warmups at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

2026 NFL Draft: Arch Manning opens as No. 1 favorite

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Arch Manning has started two career college games and attempted fewer than 100 pass attempts in two seasons, but Texas’ redshirt sophomore quarterback is already the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Manning was installed as the +200 favorite by DraftKings after the conclusion of the 2025 draft, which saw only two quarterbacks selected in the first round. Cam Ward went No. 1 overall to Tennessee, Jaxson Dart No. 25 to the New York Giants, and Tyler Shough to New Orleans with the 40th overall pick was the only other signal-caller to hear his name called in the top 90 selections.

The 2026 NFL Draft is expected to produce more elite quarterback talent. That begins with Manning, who was officially named the Longhorns’ starter next season by coach Steve Sarkisian in February.

The next shortest odds to be selected No. 1 overall belong to a host of other quarterbacks: Penn State’s Drew Allar (+225), LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier (+450) and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik (+1800). Klubnik’s Tigers teammate, pass rusher T.J. Parker, is the first non-quarterback on the list as a +2500 longshot along with Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk.

Despite his relative lack of experience, Manning has been targeted for NFL stardom for many years.

The oldest son of Cooper Manning, Arch is the nephew of long-time NFL stars Peyton and Eli Manning. Arch Manning developed into the No. 1 high school recruit in the country, and ultimately chose Texas.

Despite attempting passes in only six games last season, Manning’s athleticism was on full display as Quinn Ewers’ backup. In addition to completing 67.8 percent of his pass attempts for 9 touchdowns against 2 interceptions, Manning also rushed for 108 yards and four more scores on the ground.

Granted, there is still plenty of time for another quarterback or perceived generational talent to leapfrog Manning on the draft odds board. Consider that this time last year, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was among the favorites to go No. 1 overall in 2025, only to see his stock plummet so far that he had to wait until the fifth round to hear his name called on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Sanders’ Buffaloes teammate Travis Hunter continued to rise throughout last season. The two-way star emerged as the Heisman Trophy winner and Jacksonville paid a king’s ransom to move up three spots to land Hunter.

Field Level Media broke down the top names to know entering the 2025 college football season:

1. QB Arch Manning, Texas
Junior in 2025
Bloodlines for days with a pair of uncles in Eli and Peyton who were drafted No. 1 and a grandpa picked No. 2 by the Saints in 1978, the cameo appearances we’ve witnessed at Texas point to potential greatness from the next Manning progeny. He’s the best athlete of them all and shares the QB bloodhound instincts of his famous uncles with athletic traits reminiscent of grandpa Archie. Need we say more? Inexperience stands as the lone question. But we’ll have an answer very soon as Arch Manning replaces Quinn Ewers in Austin. In a nutshell, he can make every throw and run a little, too.

2. S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Junior in 2025
“Special” only starts to tell the story with Downs, our top-ranked defensive player in 2026 entering the upcoming season. We can keep up the talk about bloodlines with Downs, too. Dad, Gary, was a running back in the NFL. Caleb is the nephew of former NFL cornerback Dre Bly and younger brother of Colts WR Josh Downs. Caleb Downs transferred from Alabama after a standout freshman season to play at Ohio State. The do-it-all safety grabbed the spotlight. His football IQ and processing are uncanny. He can dominate in single-high with physicality and playmaking or win in the box. He’s a potential top-5 pick.

3. OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
Junior in 2025
Squarely built right tackle prospect with a blend of explosive power, body control and rare athleticism for a 6-foot-6, 320-pound force of nature. Former five-star recruit has met expectations since starting for the Hurricanes as a freshman. Coaches praise his drive, rapid development and attention to detail. If he’s not the first offensive tackle selected with the No. 1 pick since Eric Fisher in 2013, we’re positive he won’t be waiting long.

4. DL T.J. Parker, Clemson
Junior in 2025
Menacing pass rusher (16.5 career sacks) ended the season with seven sacks in the Tigers’ final six games. Parker gives the Tigers an anchor on one of the best defensive lines in the country. Had he been available in 2025, Parker would’ve been in the conversation as the top pass rusher in the draft. He should reign terror on opposing quarterbacks for years to come.

5. DL Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
Junior in 2025
Bain has 11 sacks in his first two seasons and didn’t play four games last season because of a calf injury. His upside is undeniable and practice reps head-to-head with the top-ranked OT on this list won’t hurt his development as a power end with potential to duck inside in some schemes.

6. Edge Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Junior in 2025
Cloaked in huge expectations and already a physically imposing monster for a defensive end, Faulk is listed at 6-6, 275, and is only 20 years old entering the college football season. He had 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 2024.

7. QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
Senior in 2025
Another Clipboard U graduate in the Southeastern Conference, Nussmeier waited for his opportunity for what seemed like ages at LSU. He’ll be 24 in February 2026, which some teams might overplay as a downside. Most of them would’ve loved to have Nussmeier’s predecessor, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels in 2024.

8. CB Ashton Stamps, LSU
Junior in 2025
He’s a do-it-all cornerback the Tigers trust on an island because of his ability to lock down any assignment. Excellent physicality and mirroring ability to handle press or man coverage with the speed and instincts to make plays in zone. Should be highly touted and climbs this list by simply maintaining current trajectory.

9. DT Peter Woods, Clemson
Junior in 2025
Another force up front for the Tigers, Woods played most of last season at defensive end and was unblockable at times. He weighs over 300 pounds but only the scale knows. Clemson uses him anywhere and everywhere on the front seven, underscoring rare athleticism at his size. His pro potential is through the roof. With Woods playing alongside T.J Parker., Clemson has one of the scariest tandems in football.

10. RB Nick Singleton, Penn State
Senior in 2025
Singleton could have been among the top three at running back in the 2025 draft had he declared, but he stayed to chase a championship. His combination of acceleration and power helps the Penn State offense thrive.

–A couple dozen more intriguing prospects we’ll be studying before the 2026 draft:

DL Aaron Graves, Iowa
Senior in 2025
Film junkies should rewatch the Washington game from 2024. Strong and anchored in the lower half, his background in wrestling is evident in an uncanny ability to maintain ground. Add his name to the long list of hard-nosed and disciplined defenders out of Iowa City.

DT Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
Redshirt Senior in 2025
Massive nose tackle prospect has production and athleticism to ace pre-draft tests. He contributes in the passing game, which means scheme diversity to be a fit for every team. With more refinement, Jackson has the traits to be a playmaker inside.

LB Harold Perkins, LSU
Senior in 2025
Undersized but scrappy player who can win as a pass rusher with the athleticism to make plays in space. One of the most dominant defenders in the FBS with a knack for making an impact. Coming off a torn ACL last season, he should be back healthy and dominant in 2025.

DT Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati
Redshirt junior in 2025
Google Corleone to confirm: his hulking arms are nearly the same circumference of his massive legs. Or ask Chat GTP to show you the strongest defensive tackle in college football. Corleone’s name percolated with evaluators for a few years, but he returned to school rather than cash in a Top 100 spot in April. He’s quick with superhero power — squat is over 600 pounds and deadlift of 700 — and he’s faster than you think. Where does he fit in the NFL? Pro teams always check on serious medical matters and Corleone’s blood clot diagnosis in June 2024 will be scrutinized by doctors.

CB Domani Jackson, Alabama
Senior in 2025
After two seasons at Southern California, one year at Alabama made a notable difference in Jackson’s play. He has elite traits, high-caliber athleticism and could get even better with another year of development. Jackson has a chance to go from potential first-round pick to a possible top-10 selection.

DT Bear Alexander, Oregon
Junior in 2025
Georgia to USC to Oregon, Keithian Alexander — known as Bear — was largely in hibernation with the Trojans in 2024. A one-time top recruit, he’s a pass-rushing defensive tackle with can’t-lose traits in one-on-one matchups inside. He has a combination of size and athleticism to be a top-10 pick if he’s locked in during the 2025 season, which will be his first at Oregon.

LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Senior in 2025
Safety convert added some weight and moved toward the line of scrimmage. Instinctual player with the speed to cover running backs and tight ends on passing downs. Fun chess piece could be dangerous as he advances technique-wise.

CB Tacario Davis, Washington
Senior in 2025
Arizona transfer with plenty of hype and three seasons as a starter for the Wildcats. Long-limbed and can erase receivers on the outside but isn’t shy about moving over the middle.

QB LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
Junior in 2025
If you don’t know Sellers’ name, it’s time to get SEC Network. He has a rocket for a throwing arm and enough athletic ability to be much more as he enters his second season as a starter.

S Rod Moore, Michigan
Senior in 2025
If Moore had entered the 2025 draft, he’d likely would have squarely in the first-round conversation. Athletic and intelligent, he can drop down to cover in the slot and handle man responsibilities. High praise regarding his leadership and splash play ability comes from coaches and opponents. He’ll have some proving to do after he was injured in 2024.

DE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Senior in 2025
Dennis-Sutton opted to return in the role of Nittany Lions’ star pass rusher. A great run defender with an impressive frame, he has power to get through any blocker. Dennis-Sutton will be out to prove he was more than a beneficiary of playing opposite 2024 No. 3 pick Abdul Carter.

CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
Senior in 2025
A key piece of the Ohio State secondary in 2024, he also drew a whopping 13 penalties. Grabby corners get benched in the NFL. Igbinosun has the size, physicality and athleticism teams are looking for if he breaks the handsy habits.

QB Carson Beck, Miami
Grad transfer in 2025
Beck spent years behind 2023 fourth-rounder Stetson Bennett IV and took advantage of his opportunity as a starter before injuring his right elbow in the SEC title game. A modern-day pocket passer with good accuracy, quick release and instincts to anticipate windows, he’ll keep himself in the draft mix if health isn’t a setback.

WR Nic Anderson, LSU
Redshirt junior in 2025
Anderson was a stud as a freshman at Oklahoma with 10 TD catches. But he has only six starts (17 games) under his belt. A 6-4 target with a track background, he’ll pair with a pro-caliber QB at LSU with a chance to prove his high ceiling and first-round projection.

TE Tanner Koziol, Wisconsin
Senior in 2025
Ball State transfer is built like a power forward with extremely long limbs. Exciting pass catcher with quick feet and solid awareness. Moving up in competition to the Big Ten will give him a chance to prove he’s the top tight end in college football.

WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
Junior in 2025
Smooth route-runner with 17 career TD grabs. He opted to return for another season with Cade Klubnik.

RB Makhi Hughes, Oregon
Redshirt Junior in 2025
Hughes’ choice to move up to Oregon from Tulane could make him a highly touted prospect as he replaces Jordan James. Great power and vision make him a true RB1.

DE Damon Wilson II, Missouri
Junior in 2025
Working rotationally at Georgia, Wilson opted to hit the portal after the 2024 season for a chance to be a primary defender in Missouri’s pass rush. The versatile lineman can drop into coverage, set the edge, or break into the backfield on any given snap.

OG DJ Campbell, Texas
Senior in 2025
It was hard to acknowledge all the talent Texas had on the offensive line, but watch a few snaps and No. 52 stands out at right guard. Campbell has a great frame and body control to win at the point of attack and keep his jersey clean.

RB Anthony Hankerson, Oregon State
Senior in 2025
Hankerson is the ideal goal-line back. He runs with energy and contact balance reminiscent of Cowboys RB Javonte Williams.

S Michael Taaffe, Texas
Senior in 2025
An under-the-radar riser in 2024, Taaffe chose to return to the Longhorns to help the team’s chances of claiming a national title. A former walk-on turned second-team All-American, his constant playmaking ability comes up big for the Longhorns.

LB Kyle Louis, Pitt
Junior in 2025
High-motor defender operates all over the field and always finds the football. Utilized as a pass rusher, run stopper, slot defender and much more and never looked out of place.

RB Eli Sanders, USC
Senior in 2025
Sanders lit up the competition at New Mexico and figures to do the same for the Trojans. He currently projects as a second- or third-round pick.

OG Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
Senior in 2025
Great blend of flexibility and power to match speed or strength on the interior. Tremendous frame with excellent body control. Another year developing his technique could have Reed-Adams as one of the top guard prospects in the class.

TE Max Klare, Ohio State
Junior in 2025
Purdue transfer consistently found ways to contribute in the quick passing attack. With defenses looking to limit Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate downfield, Klare should see opportunities to produce underneath.

TE Oscar Delp, Georgia
Senior in 2025
Had high expectations entering 2024 but Brock Bowers left enormous shoes to fill. With another year as the lead guy and a new QB, Delp has the tools to emerge as a top-50 prospect.

–Field Level Media